'Rapists,' 'Huts': Trump's Racist Dog Whistles Aren't New
On Thursday, President Trump described Haiti and most of Africa with a vulgar term. Here's why that shouldn't surprise you.
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Your Turn: How Are Poor Countries Portrayed By Aid Groups And The Media?
The controversy over President Trump's description of El Salvador, Haiti and African countries has global thinkers asking whether the aid community is partly to blame.
In Africa, Government Leaders, Pan-African Organizations Condemn Trump's Comments
President Trump's now disavowed comments regarding immigrants from African countries has provoked anger and incredulity across social media and from African leaders. Many called his comment reprehensible and racist.
'Africa Tech' Is Hard To Find At CES — But Worth Looking For
The entrepreneurs at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas have some interesting ideas. But what about the follow-through?
Trump Denies Using Vulgar Slur; Top Democrat Says He Said It
Sources told NPR the president called African nations a vulgar slur Thursday. The White House didn't deny it, but Trump did so in a tweet. A Democratic senator confirmed the comment on the record.
While Talking About Immigration, Trump Makes Vulgar Comment
David Greene talks to Haitian Ambassador to the U.S. Paul Altidor about Trump saying he would prefer that people from Haiti and African countries not come to the U.S. NPR's Scott Detrow weighs in.
Republicans Join In Condemning Trump's Use Of Expletive To Describe Africa
Calling Africa a "s***hole" and questioning why the U.S. would want immigrants from such places as Haiti and El Salvador has drawn the ire of politicians, leaders and average people the world over.
Does Serena Williams Have The Willpower To Ace The 'Marshmallow Test'?
In the experiment, kids get a treat. If they don't eat it for, say, 10 minutes, they're promised a second treat. What would Williams do? What do most kids do?
Protests Across Tunisia Over Price Hikes, Worsening Economic Hardships
Prices on gasoline and taxes have gone up since the start of the new year. Clashes between security forces and demonstrators have occurred in at least 20 cities and towns over multiple days.
Ethiopian Lawmakers Vote To Ban Foreign Adoptions
The 2011 death of a girl adopted from Ethiopia by U.S. parents seems to have spurred the decision.